What changed in RUNNING WITH RIFLES in 2018
116 updates · 19 main milestones · Mar 23, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
- 8 eventsIntroduction of Type 4 Ka-Tsu Vehiclenew content
New amphibious personnel carrier added to the game.
SteamExtended 'Man vs. World' Mode to 2-Playernew contentNew cooperative gameplay option for 'Man vs. World' mode.
SteamUpcoming EDELWEISS DLC Announcementnew contentMilestoneTeaser for the Western-Front themed DLC featuring Allied Paratroopers and new gameplay elements.
SteamNew Large-Size Map in PACIFIC DLCnew contentMilestoneIntroduction of a new large map along with various new firearms and vehicles.
SteamNew Map Focused on Heavy Armoured Warfarenew contentMilestoneIntroduction of a unique map centered around the assault up Hell's Highway with tank-focused gameplay.
SteamReworked Inventory Encumbrance MechanicsgameplayImproved flexibility in inventory management, preventing slow movement when carrying a single weapon.
SteamIntroduction of Journal Notes Tutorialnew contentMilestoneNew tutorial approach with journal notes and images to teach players about campaign events.
SteamCommunity Boxes CollaborationmoddingImplementation of community-created items into the game through 'community boxes'.
Steam - 10 eventsPacific Update Balance Changesbalance changeMilestone
Adjusted balance for various weapons and gameplay elements in the Pacific campaign.
SteamNew Weapons and Units in Pacific Updatenew contentMilestoneAdded new weapons and the Imperial Japanese Navy as a playable faction.
SteamNew 'Veteran' Difficulty Addednew contentIntroduced a new difficulty setting that enhances challenge with FoV enabled.
SteamFixed Various Gameplay Bugsbug fixResolved multiple bugs affecting gameplay, including AI issues and map problems.
SteamNew Journal System for Tutorialsquality of lifeIntroduced a journal system that provides information about game elements when players encounter them.
SteamCommunity Box #2 Releasednew contentAdded new items, costumes, and vehicles from the modding community.
SteamImproved Deployable Featuresquality of lifeAdded visual emplacement markers for deployables and allowed squadmates to man deployable weapons.
SteamCampaign Rebalance and AI Improvementsbalance changeMilestoneRebalanced campaign pacing and improved commander AI logic for better gameplay flow.
SteamExperimental 'Dominance' PvP Modenew contentLaunched a new PvP mode that simulates a health point system, removing RNG.
SteamVisual Improvements and UI Changesui uxMade various visual and UI adjustments for better clarity and usability.
Steam - 9 eventsIntroduction of Journal Notes for New Playersquality of life
New journal notes will inform players about game elements while playing the campaign, triggered by mousing over objects or gaining XP.
SteamPacific Update Balance Changesbalance changeMilestoneReducing power of Banzai Charge, increasing US forces on beach-landing maps, and adjusting spawn frequency of armored Sentry soldiers.
SteamRebalanced Campaign AI Logicbalance changeMilestoneChanges to commander AI logic to improve game pace, including regrouping forces after capturing a base.
SteamNew Weapons and Units in Pacific Updatenew contentMilestoneIntroduction of new weapons like the M55 Reising and Type Hei automatic rifle, and the addition of IJN Special Naval Landing Forces.
SteamNew Community Box with Exciting Contentnew contentA new community box will be introduced with new content based on community feedback.
SteamIntroduction of 'Veteran' Difficultynew contentA new difficulty setting with FoV enabled, offering a more challenging experience.
SteamImproved Deployment Mechanicsquality of lifeNew visual emplacement markers for deployables and the ability to order squadmates to man deployable weapons.
SteamChanges to 'Dominance' PvP Modebalance changeReworking the mode to remove RNG and simulate a healthpoint system.
SteamAnnouncement of RUNNING WITH RIFLES: EDELWEISS DLCdlc releaseMilestoneA new WW2 campaign set on the Western Front, focusing on Allied Paratroopers.
Steam - 59 eventsAdded prone reload animations to Sentry MGsotherSteamRaised kill probability of M1911 and Officer variantother
From 0.8 to 1.05. Reduced kill-decay-start from 0.2 to 0.11.
SteamAdjusted weapon weights for new backpack mechanicsgameplaySteamAdded distinct sound effects for bullet impactsaudioMore distinct sound effects on bullet character impact.
SteamAdded new sound for the Stinger LMGaudioSteamAdded new modding featuresmoddingIncludes walk_footstep_interval and run_footstep_interval for character files.
SteamAdded Type 99 Light MG with SCOPE variationotherSteamRevamped backpack systemgameplayAccuracy and movement speed penalties now decrease linearly with increasing encumbrance.
SteamRaised commonness of several weaponsotherIncludes Type 98 LMG, Type 11 LMG, M1919 Stinger, Thompson w/100rnd Drum, Type97 AT Rifle and Type 2 Machine Pistol.
SteamRaised kill probability of Type 14 Nambu and Officer variantotherFrom 0.55 to 0.65. Reduced kill-decay-start from 0.275 to 0.25.
SteamAdjusted accuracy of M1 Garand 60mm Launcher and Type100 Grenade DischargerotherAdjusted while overencumbered.
SteamAdded casual difficulty mode for Man vs. Worldbalance changeReduces enemy AI accuracy and increases bandage item drops.
SteamRaised commonness of M1 Garand 60mm LauncherotherSteamAdjusted Type100 Folding Stock statsotherReduced recoil from 0.28 to 0.25, raised kill probability from 0.47 to 0.5.
SteamAdjusted M1 Carbine and C96 Carbine statsotherCycle time from 0.15 to 0.135, cost from 8 to 15.
SteamNew vest repair mechanics for moddingmoddingUse class weapons can do vest equipment 'untransform' for own vest repair.
SteamRestricted firing arcs on PT Boat Oerlikon GunsgameplayPrevent gunners from killing each other.
SteamRaised commonness of Type96 'Trench'otherSteamDesert Eagle shot sound reworkedaudioSteamLahti L-39 adjustmentsotherNow semi-auto with a 44% increased rate of fire and 25% damage boost.
SteamAdjusted cascading of secondary weapons in armouryquality of lifeSteamFixed Claymores not explodingbug fixBug where Claymores didn't explode in Man vs World mode fixed.
SteamAdjusted fuel barrels explosion radiusquality of lifeLethal explosion radius increased from 3 to 4m.
SteamTOW AI sight range adjustmentsotherAI sight range decreased by 20%, player sight range increased by 10%.
SteamAdjusted Type 96 Trench statsotherSight range from 1.5 to 1.6, recoil from 0.15 to 0.14, cost from 300 to 425.
SteamBuckshot Bess reloading speed increaseotherReloading speed increased by 25% and projectiles increased by 50%.
SteamIncreased spawn rate of M202 FLASH for elitesotherCommonness for elites to spawn with the M202 FLASH as secondary increased by 30%.
SteamChanged password mechanism for online playnetworkManual password no longer needed for new profiles; old profiles require it once more.
SteamAdjusted M1 Garand 60mm Launcher statsotherCost raised from 175 to 250, damage from 2.0 to 1.5, lowered rate of fire.
SteamReduced effectiveness of player's Sentry ArmourotherAgainst small-arms; no change to AI version.
SteamUpdated inventory command for vest repairmoddingUpdate_inventory xml command can be given untransform_count.
SteamFixed Binoculars' XP requirement bugbug fixSteamFixed soldiers getting stuckbug fixBug where soldiers were stuck on roofs of refinery tanks or churches fixed.
SteamAdded Copehill Down map to deathmatchotherSteamOptimized Guadalcanal and Peleliu Airfield mapsotherSteamSlightly raised Flamethrower rangesotherSteamFaster draw speed for all pistolsotherPistols now change in faster, enabling quicker emergency use.
SteamFixed M1 Garand Field Modified firing over cover issuesbug fixSteamAdjusted M1919 Heavy MG and Type92 Heavy MG statsotherKill probability from 0.5 to 0.675, kill-decay-start from 0.4 to 0.6, AI sight range to 1.05.
Steam - 30 eventsNew map: Peleliu Airfieldnew contentMilestone
Available in Campaign and Quickmatch, representing a historical battle.
SteamNew weapons added in community boxnew contentMilestoneIncludes Taser, Tracer, Flamethrower, and AA-12 Frag.
SteamTweaked EOD Soldiers' Equipmentbalance changeEOD soldiers now carry only stun grenades and are immune to them.
SteamAdjusted volume of tank treadsbalance changeSteamNew Imperial Japanese Uniform ModelvisualsNew uniform model for very late war maps used on Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Downfall.
SteamEOD soldiers carry only stun grenadesbalance changeEOD soldiers are immune to their own stun grenades.
SteamMan vs. World single player mode difficulty decreasedbalance changeSlightly decreased difficulty for single player mode.
SteamPlayer faction changed to Brownpants in official invasionbalance changeSteamMan vs. World 2-players coop addedgameplayMilestoneAdapted 'Man vs. World' mode into a campaign playable as 2-player cooperative.
SteamNew Map: Peleliu Airfieldnew contentMilestoneNew map available in Campaign and Quickmatch, representing Peleliu Airfield.
SteamFixed RUNNING WITH THE DEAD mod crash issuesbug fixAddressed crash issues and improved overall mod performance.
SteamTank speed increased but acceleration decreasedbalance changeTanks are about 12% faster but have smaller acceleration.
SteamImproved AI Navigation NetworkperformanceIncreased navigation network resolution for some locations.
SteamAdjusted Tank Speed and Accelerationbalance changeTanks are about 12% faster but have smaller acceleration.
SteamNew AI Soldier type: SENTRYnew contentMilestoneDefense-focused soldier equipped with a hip-fired Heavy Machine Gun.
Steam2-Player Cooperative Mode for 'Man vs. World'new contentMilestoneAdapted 'Man vs. World' mode into a campaign playable as 2-player cooperative.
SteamNavigation network resolution increasedperformanceImproved navigation network resolution for some AI locations.
SteamDecreased Difficulty for Single Player 'Man vs. World'balance changeSingle player mode difficulty slightly decreased.
SteamNew AI Soldier Type: Sentrynew contentMilestoneNew AI Soldier type added - 'SENTRY' equipped with a Heavy Machine Gun.
SteamFixed AI Vehicle Behaviorbug fixFixed a case of AI squad ending up on wrong seats in a vehicle.
SteamChanged aspect ratio affecting menu sizequality of lifeSteamFixed Weapon Transform Chain Loopsbug fixFixed an issue with weapon and carry item transform chain loops.
SteamOptional Experimental Network ModeperformanceAdded optional experimental mode to avoid out of sync and rubber banding.
SteamCommunity box addednew contentSimilar to gift boxes but with modding community provided goodies.
SteamFixed AI Squad Command Boostbug fixFixed squad command boost for faster reaction while fighting.
SteamNew Weapons in Community Boxnew contentMilestoneNew weapons including Taser, Tracer, Flamethrower, and AA-12 Frag added, available in the community box.
SteamSight range of mortar reduced by 12%balance changeSteam